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NAMI Applauds Confirmation of Elinore McCance-Katz as new Federal Leader on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
The United States Senate unanimously confirmed Elinore McCance-Katz, M.D., as the first ever Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. This new federal leadership position was created by Congress as part of the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016. -
A Film Festival to Spread Positivity
There are many ways watching films can help people. Movies can destigmatize mental illness; explore trauma and possible cures; promote compassion; and most importantly let people know they are not alone. -
NAMI Statement on the Revised Better Care Reconciliation Act
NAMI is deeply disappointed that the revised Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), released today retains provisions that impose significant barriers to treatment and services for people with mental illness. -
NAMI Elects Three New Members to National Board; Two Incumbents Also Win
Three new members and two incumbents were elected to the 16-member board of directors of NAMI at its recent national convention in Washington, D.C. -
Breaking Tradition
"I was raised in a rowdy Puerto Rican family. We spoke our minds about anything and everything under the sun. If we had an opinion, we had it at the top of our lungs. We took pride in our strong emotions. But pain was the exception to the rule. Pain was something you kept quietly under wraps." -
Tipper Gore Funds National Expansion of National Alliance on Mental Illness’ Flagship Teen Program
NAMI announced the nationwide expansion of their flagship teen program, Ending the Silence, due to a generous gift from Former Second Lady of the United States, Tipper Gore. -
NAMI Convention Media Advisory
Individuals and family members affected by mental illness will be gathering together for our Annual NAMI Convention June 28-July 1. Learn more about the media events and happenings during the convention. -
Mental Health Starts with Listening
When was the last time you considered how sound might impact your health? Most of us only think about sound pollution when there’s a jackhammer outside our bedroom window, but it turns out what you listen to all day can affect your wellness.
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Are You Living on the Edge?
On Edge: A Journey through Anxiety is part-memoir and part-exposition of the science, symptoms and treatment of anxiety disorders, neatly woven together.
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Reasons to Attend NAMI’s Hill Day
On June 29, NAMI advocates from across the country will brave the summer heat to meet with offices on Capitol Hill to advocate for mental health as part of the 2017 NAMI National Convention. Nearly 1,000 people have registered for Hill Day, but we still have spots available and we want you to fill one.